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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARN AN LOIN | Carn an Lòin Carn an Lòin Carn an Lòin |
Revd [Reverend] H. McKenzie Mr James Macintosh Mr McTavish, Gamekeeper, Moy Hall |
021 | This is the highest hill on the South side of Loch Moy, and situated about one mile to the south of Moy Church It is entirely covered with heather. It means, Hill of the Meadow. |
| CAOCHAN NA H-EAGLAIS | Caochan na-H-Eaglais Caochan na- H - Eaglais Caochan na-H-Eaglais |
Revd [Reverend] H. McKenzie Mr James Macintosh Mr McTavish, |
021 | This is a small hill burn which rises in a wooded hollow at the northern base of Càrn an Liana, and runs to the northward, and enters Loch Moy near the church It means streamlet of the Church |
| EILEAN NAN CLACH | Eilean nan Clach Eilean nan Clach Eilean nan Clach |
Revd [Reverend] H. McKenzie Mr James Macintosh Mr McTavish, Gamekeeper, Moy Hall |
021 | This is a small circular island, entirely composed of stones, in Loch Moy, and lying a short distance to the south of a larger island which bears the name of isle of Moy. This Island of "Eilan nan Clach" was used as a temporary prison. Persons were fastened by chains to it for a night or so before being brought to trial in the morning, and frequently were drowned either by the loch rising or falling from exhaustion into the water which was generally up to the waist. |
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